Sam Houston State University, located in Huntsville, Texas, is a member of The Texas State University System. The school was created by the Texas Legislature in 1879 as Sam Houston Normal Institute to educate teachers for the public schools of Texas. The baccalaureate degree was first awarded in 1919.
SHSU offers over 80 bachelor's degree programs, more than 50 master’s degree programs, and six doctoral programs, including nationally-recognized programs in Business, Fine Arts, Education, Mathematics and Criminal Justice.
Sam Houston State University hosts more than twenty academic Research Centers and institutes that support a diversity of research interests and scholars dedicated to innovative research and discovery. The unifying mission of each Research Center is to provide the infrastructure needed to advance our understanding of the world around us and to disseminate this newly gained knowledge to better serve society. Sam Houston State University is a leader among comprehensive universities with renowned support of academic research and scholarship that truly makes a difference.
The Career Services staff assists students and graduates of Sam Houston State University in their search for employment appropriate to their interests, skills, academic preparation, and personal aspirations. Opportunities and resources are provided to assist students in learning and implementing the life-long process of career exploration, career choice and ultimately, obtaining rewarding employment.
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Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsAll 26 of our residence halls and apartments provide economical and convenient living for students. We house approximately 3300 Bearkats, providing one of the widest varieties of living options in this region of the country.
The Newton Gresham Library serves the research needs of the Sam Houston State University community. The library holds over 1.3 million books, bound periodicals, and government documents and a variety of formats, including multimedia, digital collections, microforms, microfiche, phonograph records, videotape, and newspapers.
The Student Health Center, located at the corner of Avenue J and Bearkat Boulevard, provides comprehensive routine health services and education to currently enrolled students.
The Department of Residence Life here on the campus of Sam Houston State University provides one of the widest varieties of living options in this region of the country. Housing approximately 3,900 Bearkats, we are dedicated to delivering an exceptional on-campus student living experience and we are thrilled to be a part of your educational journey. Here at SHSU, all 25 of our residence halls and apartments provide economical and convenient living for students. On-Campus living is the perfect choice when it comes to academics, convenience and programming. We look forward to helping you get the best out of your time on campus!
Men’s intercollegiate sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field. Women’s sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
SHSU has over 235 registered student organizations. With so many amazing organizations that are actively engaged on campus, it is easy to find one that is right for you. It is also easy to create a new student organization! Either way, boundless opportunity exists for students to get connected and make a difference during their time at SHSU.
Sam Houston State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.
The geology program at Sam Houston is smaller giving you more one on one attention. I received an A at field camp and overall feel like I really gained a lot from our program. I have had chances to travel all over the United States and even to Spain with our program. We have great professors that I learned form and have great respect for.
I had a great experience and traveled all over the US to see interesting geology. There are amazing professors I learned alot from and greatly respect.
I had a great experience. The program is small but there is significant content.
